{"id":111510,"date":"2018-05-02T11:18:13","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T09:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/wissen\/glossar\/forschung-und-entwicklung\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:33:59","slug":"forschung-und-entwicklung","status":"publish","type":"glossar","link":"https:\/\/www.applus-erp.de\/en\/knowledge\/glossary\/forschung-und-entwicklung\/","title":{"rendered":"Research and development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An ERP system is a software solution that links all areas of a company and covers all areas of the organization. data on a single platform. It is used to optimize the management of business processes and resources. These include, for example, capital, personnel and operating resources, but also intangible resources such as knowledge gained through research and development (R&D). For holistic enterprise resource planning, it is therefore important that all information on developments and processes in the company’s internal research is available at all times. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Tasks of the Research and Development division<\/h2>\n\n

Companies must invest in research and development in order to remain competitive. Their aim is to develop innovative products and technologies that help to increase sales or production. Although research is often cost-intensive, if the results are usable, they ensure the maintenance and future viability of a company. VU projects can be divided into four activities or phases: <\/p>\n\n